Saudi Arabia has signed a contract with the terrorist country to supply 39 Pantsir-S1M systems and other military equipment. The first deliveries took place in 2023, after the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The US State Department has issued an order to temporarily suspend funding for foreign assistance programs for 90 days. The suspension applies to both new funds and existing agreements, with the exception of military assistance to Israel and Egypt.
Saudi Arabia's Minister of Economy said that the country is still evaluating the possibility of joining the BRICS. Unlike other invited countries that have already agreed to join, the Kingdom continues to analyze various aspects of membership.
Syrian authorities have allowed civilian ships to enter the military harbor of Tartus, but the ban on Russian warships remains in place. Two Russian transports have been waiting in neutral waters for two weeks for permission to remove equipment.
On January 19, special holidays are celebrated: World Religion Day and Day of Good Memory. The memory of the venerable Macarius the Great of Egypt is also honored.
Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement in principle on the release of hostages, and the final details are being discussed in Doha. The main obstacle remains the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza.
Hamas has accepted a draft agreement on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of hostages. Qatar said that the parties are at the “closest point” to concluding an agreement, which must be approved by the Israeli cabinet.
Another power cable with anchor marks was found damaged in the Baltic Sea. Sweden's Defense Minister confirmed that this is the third damaged cable after the incident with the Yi Peng 3.
Hamas is expected to release 33 hostages as part of a new 42-day ceasefire agreement. Israeli troops will maintain their presence in strategic areas, and residents of northern Gaza will be allowed to return.
Europe will need 10% more LNG in 2024 to make up for the shortfall after transit through Ukraine is halted. The situation may lead to price competition with Asian countries for gas supplies.
An Israeli delegation arrives in Doha for talks with Hamas on the release of hostages and a ceasefire. The main disagreements concern control over the Philadelphia Corridor and the presence of troops in Gaza.
Germany is conducting a rescue operation of the Eventin tanker from the Russian “shadow fleet” that ran aground off the northern coast. The vessel was carrying 100,000 tons of oil and lost its ability to maneuver due to an engine failure.
The tanker Eventin with 99,000 tons of Russian oil lost control off the island of Rügen in the Baltic Sea. The vessel is part of Russia's “shadow fleet” used to circumvent sanctions.
The Government of Brazil has announced the official accession of Indonesia to BRICS as a full member. The decision was made on the basis of consensus after the presidential elections in Indonesia.
Ural Airlines and NordStar planes made an emergency landing due to engine failure after takeoff. In the first 11 months of 2024, 208 incidents occurred with Russian aircraft, which is 30% more than in 2023.
The US State Department has released a declaration of gifts to the Biden family from world leaders. The most expensive was a $20,000 diamond from the Indian prime minister, and a $2.4,000 collage from Zelenskyy.
NATO is stepping up its military presence in the Baltic Sea after submarine cables between Estonia and Finland were damaged. The alliance is treating the incident as a possible sabotage and is planning additional security measures.
NATO increases its military presence in the Baltic Sea after submarine cables are damaged.
The US military carried out an airstrike in southern Somalia, killing two al-Shabaab militants linked to al-Qaeda, including a senior commander. The attack took place 10 kilometres from the town of Quino Barrow.
During the attack of Russian invaders on the positions of the 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade, most of the attackers were eliminated. The sole survivor - a citizen of Egypt - surrendered to the Ukrainian military.
Negotiations between Israel and Hamas on a ceasefire are 90% complete. The main obstacle remains the issue of Israel's military presence in the Philadelphia Corridor.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has a phone conversation with Donald Trump about the release of hostages in Gaza and the events in Syria. Trump threatens “hell” in the Middle East if the hostages are not released before his inauguration.
A cable car with a record inclination of 160% was opened on the way to the top of the Schiltthorn. The cable car is equipped with an autonomous control system and panoramic windows that open.
Experts told about the most popular tourist destinations among Ukrainians in winter. In Ukraine, the Carpathians are in the lead, abroad - Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, and prices for holidays vary and reach up to 2 2000.
The Israeli military will remain in the Gaza Strip for many years to fight Hamas. This was stated by Food Security Minister Avi Dichter, confirming the construction of military infrastructure in the region.
The yacht Sea Story with 44 passengers sank near the Egyptian resort of Marsa Alam. 31 people were rescued, 4 died, 9 are missing, and their search continues.
The Sea Story ship sank off the coast of Egypt with 31 tourists and 14 crew members on board. Rescuers found the survivors near the city of Marsa Alam, and the search operation is ongoing.
In the state of Alagoas, a bus with 40 passengers fell into a ravine from a height of more than 20 meters. The accident killed 17 people and injured 20 others.
Sweden is investigating the damage to two data cables in the Baltic Sea, looking into the involvement of the Chinese ship Yi Peng 3. Germany considers the incident an act of hybrid warfare.
In the first 10 months of 2024, more than 21,500 road accidents with victims occurred in Ukraine. The accidents killed 2,541 people and injured almost 27,000.
